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A Single Genetic Tweak Stops Mosquitoes from Spreading Malaria

The global public health community is abuzz with the latest breakthrough in the fight against malaria—a genetic modification that could potentially suppress the disease’s transmission. Researchers have engineered mosquitoes with a single tweak that makes them resistant to malaria infections, thus preventing the spread of this deadly disease. Malaria has been a scourge for centuries, […]

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Global

The Long-Lasting Impact of Lenacapavir

The landscape of HIV prevention is on the brink of a revolutionary shift with the introduction of a new drug that offers long-lasting protection against the virus. Known as lenacapavir, this injectable drug has recently received approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is now being endorsed by the World Health […]

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Health tips

Walking 7,000 Steps for Better Health: Debunking the 10,000 Step Myth

In recent years, the 10,000-step count has become the golden standard for daily physical activity, often perceived as a magic number for achieving and maintaining optimal health. However, a recent study is re-evaluating this notion, suggesting that fewer steps might be needed to reap significant health benefits. The 10,000 Step Phenomenon The origin of the […]

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Commentary

Vaccine Roll-Outs = 60% Mortality Decline

Recent studies have highlighted the incredible impact of vaccination programs in reducing mortality globally. Specifically, these programs have been shown to cut deaths by 60%. Linger on that for a second. Vaccination is really one of the triumphs of public health. This piece takes a deeper look into how vaccine roll-outs have managed to achieve […]

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Research

What Is Microsimulation and How Can It Help Public Health?

In the quest to shape healthier communities, public health professionals rely on more than intuition—they need powerful tools to predict outcomes, test policies, and understand complex systems. One such tool, often operating behind the scenes, is microsimulation modeling. Microsimulation might sound technical, but its core idea is simple and powerful: simulate the lives of individuals—one […]

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Research

New Research Reveals 4 Keys to Ethical Scientific Impact

A scientist discovers a promising new way to fight disease. A public health researcher develops a strategy to reduce overdose deaths. They don’t just publish—they advocate. They push their work into the world. But here’s the ethical wrinkle: just because research is well-intentioned doesn’t mean it’s ethically done when it changes lives. We’ve long had […]

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Research

Corrected Link for Today’s Newsletter

We mistakenly sent out an incorrect link for the following article: Health Partnerships Don’t Help All Communities Hospital-community partnerships have been focused on improving population health, especially in preventive care. A study in Health Equity found that these partnerships were effective in increasing mammography screenings and flu vaccination rates overall. However, when looking at different racial and ethnic groups, the […]

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Research

The Sound of Danger

Picture the powerful crescendo of a symphony, the electrifying guitar solo at a rock concert, or the driving beat of a jazz performance. For musicians, sound is their medium, their passion, and their livelihood. But what if the very thing that defines their art is also putting their hearing at risk? A new scoping review […]

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Research

Shape the Future of This Week in Public Health

Public health is vast, and we want to make sure This Week in Public Health delivers the insights that matter most to you. That’s why we’re running a quick survey—to find out which topics our community cares about most. Below, just choose between two topics at a time, and we’ll use your input to shape […]

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Research

Competency-Based Training Empowers Community Health Workers

What if the key to solving some of the world’s most persistent healthcare challenges lies with community members themselves? Community Health Workers (CHWs) have long been the unsung heroes of global health, bridging the gap between formal healthcare systems and the communities they serve. A recent scoping review sheds light on how competency-based education (CBE) […]

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